Go to the building muster point: Green Space North of Building & West of Building.

NOT re-enter the building until Protective Services (UAPS) or the Building Warden gives the all clear.

If there are any media on-site, refer their questions to University Relations.

NOTE: People who cannot evacuate due to mobility challenges will:

Report to the nearest emergency exit stairwell and remain there.

Identify themselves to the Floor Warden or by phone to Protective Services at 780-492-5050.

Supervisors will:

Direct their staff members to evacuate to the muster point.

Instructors will:

Cease instruction or exams in progress.
Direct students to evacuate to the muster point.

Researchers will:

Shut down research in a safe manner if possible.

Shelter In Place

Emergency responders may direct University members to Shelter in Place.

Sheltering in place means staying inside whatever building you happen to be in at the time of an emergency or, if you are outside, going into an undamaged building nearby and staying there for a period that may last hours to several days.

To respond to Shelter in Place, all staff members will:

Go indoors.

Close doors and windows.

Turn thermostats off.

Cancel travel and meetings.

Monitor email and the University website for updates.

Call 911 for any medical emergencies.

If there are any media on-site, refer their questions to University Relations.

Supervisors will:

Ensure that all staff are aware of the direction to Shelter in Place.

Medical Emergency

To respond when someone becomes ill or is injured and requires emergency medical assistance, the person who detects the illness or injury will:

Call 911 to report the emergency.

Follow direction from 911 dispatchers.

Render first aid assistance that they are trained to provide before trained responders arrive.

Order someone to meet EMS at the main door of the building.

NOT move an injured person unless they are in immediate danger.

Comfort the person with reassurances and try to limit others entering the area.

Protect himself or herself from blood and bodily fluids that may be present.

Remain to provide information to the emergency medical responders and provide assistance if required.

Notify his or her supervisor at the earliest safe opportunity.

If there are any media on-site, refer their questions to University Relations.

The supervisor will:

Notify Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) on-call (780-868-0489) if the person injured is an employee of the University or an employee of a University member.

Ensure that all staff are aware of the incident.

Give instructions to other staff.

Report reportable injuries to the provincial government according to: http://work.alberta.ca/documents/whs-pub_li016.pdf

Bomb Threat

To respond to a bomb threat phone call, the person who receives the bomb threat phone call will:

Remain calm.

Keep the caller talking, unless they are told that the bomb will go off within a few minutes.

Write down all the information you receive; use exact words when possible.